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  • Dumbo Review

    Charming, witty, and gentle, 'Dumbo' soars back on to silver screens in brand-new live-action beauty and a distinct air of melancholia.


    Melancholy is certainly the...
  • Five Feet Apart Review

    It’s been a while since we’ve seen a movie that has left the audience without a single dry eye, and then along comes 'Five Feet Apart'.


    Directed by Justin Baldoni...
  • The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Review

    It’s amazing how time flies. In 2014, ‘The Lego Movie’ surprised and delighted everyone including Warner executives who then saw the potential for a cinematic universe of

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  • Captain Marvel Review

    As Marvel Studios’ first female-led superhero movie, ‘Captain Marvel’ both performs above average and underwhelms.


    It trades on the style and look of ‘90s films but...
  • Happy Death Day 2U Review

    Surprisingly emotional, wickedly funny, and of course classically scary... 'Happy Death Day 2U' takes an unexpected turn down an intriguing new avenue.


    With all the...
  • Alita: Battle Angel Review

    Delayed release dates and underwhelming reviews/box office herald the Australian arrival of ‘Alita: Battle Angel’.


    Considering it's produced by James Cameron,...
  • Cold Pursuit Review

    This isn’t 'Taken' on ice. It’s so, so much better.


    Liam Neeson is at it again, seeking bloody, violent vengeance for a family member wronged. But this time, it’s...
  • Storm Boy Review

    'Storm Boy' was originally a beloved and classic novel by the late Colin Thiele. Older audiences may have studied the text in school, as well as the 1971 film

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  • Green Book Review

    This is an exceptional film.


    Its sensitive and highly charged subject matter is handled with humour and care, but the true heart of the story is the warmth and...
  • How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Review

    It’s that time of year when kids movies have the run of the cinemas, and the overly perky, bright colours can make your hangover hurt that little bit more than usual (and the

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  • Mary Poppins Returns Review

    Did Disney take a risk by reigniting 'Mary Poppins' 54 years later in an official sequel with a new leading lady? Yes. Did that risk pay off? Absolutely... In a most

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  • Aquaman Review

    After an in-person introduction to the film by Jason Momoa himself at the Gold Coast premiere, 'Aquaman' launched into action and presented some of the best visual effects

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  • Ralph Breaks The Internet Review

    Bright, colourful and bursting with life, 'Ralph Breaks The Internet' is a triumph for the contemporary animation world; a film which aims to explore the depths of the WWW

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  • Bumblebee Review

    Every hero has an origin story and now, after eleven years and five films the world will finally know his.


    This December everyone’s favourite yellow Autobot returns...
  • Vice Review

    After winning his first Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2015 for ‘The Big Short’, director/writer Adam McKay is back again with his latest ‘Vice’.


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  • Once Upon A Deadpool Review

    The re-release of 'Deadpool 2' as a kid-friendly film is pretty pointless aside from the

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  • Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Review

    'Spider-Man' can be a hard franchise to love.


    He’s easily the most oversaturated of the Marvel hero-verse, and more than a few Marvel fans hold grudges that his...
  • Mortal Engines Review

    This is a big, frenetic summer blockbuster set thousands of years in the future. Cities now have wheels, and they eat each other.


    The new trilogy from the team...
  • Second Act Review

    It’s important to acknowledge that fun, simple Hollywood films are just as important as the ones pushing boundaries and breaking barriers.


    This one falls into the...
  • Robin Hood Review

    The latest version of 'Robin Hood' aims at younger audiences, and there are fight scenes and romance galore.


    While not adding anything new to the 'Robin Hood'...